Hayfield Cross CofE School vs St. Marys CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayfield Cross CofE School
Kettering · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
St. Marys CofE Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
290 students
| Measure | Hayfield Cross CofE School Kettering, East Midlands | St. Marys CofE Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #757 of 1,516 | #1282 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9135 of 15,697 | #13571 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hayfieldcross.org.uk | stmaryscebl.info |
The verdict
- •Hayfield Cross CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 22.8).
- •Hayfield Cross CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 46%).
- •Hayfield Cross CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Hayfield Cross CofE School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 290.
- •Hayfield Cross CofE School is a local authority school while St. Marys CofE Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hayfield Cross CofE School better than St. Marys CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hayfield Cross CofE School ranks higher (44.7 vs 22.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hayfield Cross CofE School and St. Marys CofE Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hayfield Cross CofE School: 420. St. Marys CofE Primary School: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hayfield Cross CofE School and St. Marys CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hayfield Cross CofE School is 757th of 1,516 and St. Marys CofE Primary School is 1282nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).